Mini-Spartans set to race in Stamford

Updated 1:01 pm, Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

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The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

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The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

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The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

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The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

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The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

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The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

The Northeast's first Spartan Kids Race comes to Stamford Sept. 26 and 27.

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Mini-Spartans set to race in Stamford

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STAMFORD — In the five years since the inaugural Spartan Race took place in Vermont, the brand of obstacle course race has exploded in popularity. More than 120 events took place around the world in 2014.

This weekend, the Northeast’s first ever Spartan Kids Race will take place at Stamford’s Mill River Park, 1010 Washington Blvd.

On Saturday and Sunday, racers will be broken into junior varisity and varsity divisions based on age and ability. Junior varsity Spartans will run a 15-obstacle, two-kilometer course, while those in the varsity division will race a 20-obstacle, four-kilometer course.

“Our mission is to inspire kids to get out, be active and enjoy themselves. We encourage them to jump, run, get muddy, and help each other have a good time while conquering obstacles,” said race organizer Dan Goldstein, who expects the event to attract between 3,000 to 5,000 people.

Groups of 100 runners will be deployed every half hour. The varsity races begin at 8 a.m. and the junior varsity at 8:30.

The suggested age range is 5 to 8 years old for junior varsity racers and 9 to 13 for the varsity division.

All finishers receive a medal, a Spartan T-shirt, refreshments and entry to the Fun and Fitness Fair immediately following the race. Registration starts at $25.